The Transport Minister has promised that economics alone won't decide the future of Ireland' rail network.
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The comments from Minister Shane Ross come one week after a National Rail Review highlighted a 103 million euro hole in funding for the rail network.
That same report highlighted the Ennis-Athenry line as one of the worst performing in the country, leading to fears about its future viability.
However, Minister Ross has said a line's importance to an area will also be taken into account.

